Praise the Lord, ye
children, prais ye the name of the Lord: Who maketh the
barren woman to dwell in a house, the joyful mother of
children. (Psalm) Blessed be the name of the Lord, from
henceforth now an for ever. Glory be to the Father.
Praise...

Who shall find a
valiant woman? far and from the uttermost coasts is the
price of her. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and
he shall have no need of spoils. She will render him good,
and not evil, all the days of her life. She hath sought wool
and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands. She
is like the merchant's ship, she bringeth her bread from
afar. And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to
her household, and victuals to her maidens. She hath
considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her
hands she hath planted a vineyard. She hath girded her loins
with strength, and hath strengthened her arm. She hath
tasted and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not
be put out in the night. She hath put out her hand to strong
things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle. She
hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her
hands to the poor. She shall not fear for her house in the
cold of snow: for all her domestics are clothed with double
garments. She hath made for herself clothing of tapestry:
fine linen, and purple is her covering. Her husband is
honourable in the gates, when he sitteth among the senators
of the land. She made fine linen, and sold it, and delivered
a girdle to the Chanaanite. Strength and beauty are her
clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day. She hath
opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on
her tongue. She hath looked well to the paths of her house,
and hath not eaten her bread idle. Her children rose up, and
called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her. Many
daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed
them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman
that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the
fruit of her hands: and let her works praise her in the
gates.

At
that time, As Jesus was yet speaking to the multitudes,
behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to
speak to him. And one said unto him: Behold thy mother and
thy brethren stand without, seeking thee. But he answering
him that told him, said: Who is my mother, and who are my
brethren? And stretching forth his hand towards his
disciples, he said: Behold my mother and my brethren. For
whosoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven,
he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

It it truly meet
and just, right and for our salvation, that we should at all
times, and in all places, give thanks to Thee, holy Lord,
Father almighty, eternal God, through Christ our Lord:
through Whom Angels praise Thy Majesty, Dominations worship,
Powers stand in awe: the Heavens and the host of heaven with
blessed Seraphim unite, exult and celebrate and we entreat
that Thou wouldst bid our voices also to be heard with
theirs, singing with lowly praise: